recommendation for fresh matcha in NY area?

Anyone willing to share your prized matcha dealer? ( I feel like I am asking some help with locating a crack dealer ) - I am so hooked on this....
I just tried some from ito-en NY - awesome awesome....can't be beat...however their cheapest one is 12 $ for 0.7 ounces. This price does seem fair but I wanted to try something else in the area...
thank you

Thank you ed...I have to agree - Ito-en just smelled fresh. Absolutely in a different class when compared to about 6-7 different brands I have purchased from Mitsua and other local Tea stores.
The other matcha teas - I was not able to smell - I mean it smelled so strong. The ito-en was very very fresh with a pleasant sweet fruity aroma.....
I have been hearing about o-cha for a long time...will have to try it somehow.

I am no tea master but I have been experimenting with tea's for about 10 years - I have had almost all of Rishi teas, Republic of teas, and a whole bunch from local tea stores. What would you recommend from o-cha for a someone who craves the fresh sweet taste of the matcha ? I mean I want to be reasonable and not have to sell an arm and a leg for what I seek...
Thanks mate...

I'm a sencha drinker, so I haven't gotten into matcha. But I've heard that even the lowest priced matcha from o-cha (Kiri No Mori) is very good. The guy who runs that site is selective about the tea he sells, so I think you're safe with any of his matcha. There are some matcha drinkers on the forum that will probably chime in with more detailed reviews.

Matcha does not need to be refrigerated save for storing an unopnened can. I wouldn't reccomend storing your matcha in the fridge after you get it; the risks out weigh the benefits, IMO. If you do, make sure that it has reached room temperature before opening it.

I haven't had any of their matcha and... blends, but I've had both of their strait matchas. Their matcha, like all of thier tea, comes from Shizuoka, and so far it seems that Shizuoka matcha is not as intense and Uji matcha. I can easily see how someone might prefer a toned down matcha, but that's not for me.